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Obama to be sworn in using the KORAN - you ladies were RIGHT!!!! Sorry!!

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Obama using MLK, Lincoln Bibles during oath

Associated Press/Jae C. Hong, File - FILE - Barack Obama, left, joined by his wife Michelle, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts to become the 44th president of the United States at the ...more U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., in this Jan. 20, 2009 file photo. Obama is putting a symbolic twist on a time-honored tradition, taking the oath of office for his second term with his hand placed not on a single Bible, but two, one owned by Martin Luther King Jr. and one by Abraham Lincoln. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) less

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is putting a symbolic twist on a time-honored tradition, taking the oath of office for his second term with his hand placed not on a single Bible, but two - one owned by Martin Luther King Jr. and one by Abraham Lincoln.

The inclusion of King's Bible is particularly significant since the inauguration comes on Jan. 21, the federal holiday in honor of the civil rights leader, who delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech 50 years ago at the Lincoln Memorial. Obama will be facing the memorial as he takes the oath. King's Bible, which his children say he used early in his career as a preacher, has never been part of a presidential inauguration.

The selection of the pair of Bibles is richly symbolic of the struggle for equality in America, beginning with Lincoln's emancipation of the slaves through King's civil rights movement and ultimately to Obama becoming the nation's first black president. Inaugural planners say Obama plans to place his left hand on the stacked Bibles held by first lady Michelle Obama as he raises his right hand to repeat the oath administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. It hasn't been determined which will be on top with Obama's hand actually resting on it, but King's is larger so it may need to be on the bottom.

Obama used the Lincoln Bible while taking the oath four years ago - the first time it had been used since the 16th president's inauguration in 1861. Obama's inaugural committee says that the president plans to use the first lady's family's Bible for a private swearing-in at the White House on Sunday, Jan. 20. Public presidential inaugurations traditionally aren't held on Sundays, even though the Constitution states that a president's new term begins automatically at noon on the 20th.

King's children describe their father's King James version as his "traveling Bible" that he took as part of a collection of books he carried with him while constantly on the road and used for inspiration and preparing sermons and speeches. His daughter Bernice King says her father marked the pages with several dates from May 1954, the same month he delivered his first sermon at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala.

"We know our father would be deeply moved to see President Obama take the oath of office using his Bible," King's children said in a statement provided by the inaugural committee. "His traveling Bible inspired him as he fought for freedom, justice and equality, and we hope it can be a source of strength for the president as he begins his second term."

Obama also plans to honor King throughout his inaugural weekend, beginning by asking Americans to volunteer in their communities on Saturday, Jan. 19, to honor the civil right leader's legacy of service. The King family plans to participate. Inaugural planners also say there will be a float honoring King in the parade to the White House after the swearing-in ceremony.

Though there is no constitutional requirement for the use of a Bible while taking the oath, George Washington began the tradition with a Bible hastily grabbed from St. John's Masonic Lodge No. 1 for his swearing-in on April 30, 1789, in New York. Since then, presidents have typically chosen Bibles with historical or personal significance, many using family heirlooms. Obama is not the first president to select two Bibles - Harry Truman did so in 1949, Dwight Eisenhower in 1953 and Richard Nixon in 1969.

Some presidents kiss the book after completing the oath. Sometimes the Bible is open to meaningful passages, such as President George W. Bush's choice of Isaiah 40:31 - "Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

The Lincoln Bible is part of the Library of Congress collections. The Supreme Court clerk bought the Bible, bound in burgundy velvet with a gold-washed white metal rim and heavily gilded edges, especially for Lincoln's swearing-in.

The first lady's Robinson family Bible was a gift from her late father, Fraser Robinson III, to his mother, LaVaughn Delores Robinson, on Mother's Day 1958. The first lady's grandmother was the first black female manager of a Moody Bible Institute's bookstore, and her son's present was her favorite, inaugural planners say.

They also say Vice President Joe Biden will use a Bible with a Celtic cross on the cover that has been in his family for 120 years. Biden has used the Bible every time he's been sworn into federal office, back to his entry in the Senate 40 years ago.

He isn't trying to change the 2nd amendment - Please link the source for this lie

and um, yea..I think he knows all about the Constitution

In 1991, Obama accepted a two-year position as Visiting Law and Government Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School to work on his first book.He then taught at the University of Chicago Law School for twelve years—as a Lecturer from 1992 to 1996, and as a Senior Lecturer from 1996 to 2004—teaching constitutional law.

If he ever read the constitution (which I doubt) he certainly doesn't believe in it or follow it. Otherwise he would not be trying to change the second amendment by executive order (which doesn't work by the way)

He doesn't care about our rights and doesn't want us to have any. I think he wants to be our king, not our president.

Quoting sweet-a-kins:

That's what he has been doing

Quoting paperorplastic:

I'd like to see him sworn in on the constitution. Then I want him to read it, and swear to follow it! Of course that will never happen.

Not if he is Islamic. He would be being a good muslim. Muhammed taught that if you are a minority you should try and blend in even if that means pretending to be a different religion. Once you are the majority then you can take over with Sharia law. It's very deceitful. I will have to find where it says that. I am sure you will want the source.

Quoting sweet-a-kins:

Quoting littlemoments99:

I don't think Obama cares one diddly doo dah about swearing on the Bible.

What, specifically makes you think that?

He is a muslim.

No he isn't, and there would be no reason to hide now...he has been elected and re-elected...the christian bully bigots could do nothing about it ..

He has the first part of the muslim statement you have to say to become a muslim on his wedding ring.

??? Please link this source...

If he had to swear on the Quran maybe it would be a bigger deal to him.

For the record if he were a Muslim, he's a very bad one...baptizing in children in a christian church, marrying in a christian church....

Not if he is Islamic. He would be being a good muslim. Muhammed taught that if you are a minority you should try and blend in even if that means pretending to be a different religion. Once you are the majority then you can take over with Sharia law. It's very deceitful. I will have to find where it says that. I am sure you will want the source.

Quoting sweet-a-kins:

Quoting littlemoments99:

I don't think Obama cares one diddly doo dah about swearing on the Bible.

What, specifically makes you think that?

He is a muslim.

No he isn't, and there would be no reason to hide now...he has been elected and re-elected...the christian bully bigots could do nothing about it ..

He has the first part of the muslim statement you have to say to become a muslim on his wedding ring.

??? Please link this source...

If he had to swear on the Quran maybe it would be a bigger deal to him.

For the record if he were a Muslim, he's a very bad one...baptizing in children in a christian church, marrying in a christian church....

Yeah....and he's an actor. He knows nothing. Even if he did learn it, I wouldn't be surprised if he learned it to find the weak spots so he could change it. He's not a nice person.

Quoting sweet-a-kins:

He isn't trying to change the 2nd amendment - Please link the source for this lie

and um, yea..I think he knows all about the Constitution

In 1991, Obama accepted a two-year position as Visiting Law and Government Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School to work on his first book.He then taught at the University of Chicago Law School for twelve years—as a Lecturer from 1992 to 1996, and as a Senior Lecturer from 1996 to 2004—teaching constitutional law.

If he ever read the constitution (which I doubt) he certainly doesn't believe in it or follow it. Otherwise he would not be trying to change the second amendment by executive order (which doesn't work by the way)

He doesn't care about our rights and doesn't want us to have any. I think he wants to be our king, not our president.

Quoting sweet-a-kins:

That's what he has been doing

Quoting paperorplastic:

I'd like to see him sworn in on the constitution. Then I want him to read it, and swear to follow it! Of course that will never happen.

So first you say he's never read it and now he learned it to find weak spots...

Reagan was the actor, Not Obama.

He knows plenty, he's had an impressive resume' before beoming the leader of the free world.

Please show in what way he is not a "nice person"

Quoting littlemoments99:

Yeah....and he's an actor. He knows nothing. Even if he did learn it, I wouldn't be surprised if he learned it to find the weak spots so he could change it. He's not a nice person.

Quoting sweet-a-kins:

He isn't trying to change the 2nd amendment - Please link the source for this lie

and um, yea..I think he knows all about the Constitution

In 1991, Obama accepted a two-year position as Visiting Law and Government Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School to work on his first book.He then taught at the University of Chicago Law School for twelve years—as a Lecturer from 1992 to 1996, and as a Senior Lecturer from 1996 to 2004—teaching constitutional law.

If he ever read the constitution (which I doubt) he certainly doesn't believe in it or follow it. Otherwise he would not be trying to change the second amendment by executive order (which doesn't work by the way)

He doesn't care about our rights and doesn't want us to have any. I think he wants to be our king, not our president.

Quoting sweet-a-kins:

That's what he has been doing

Quoting paperorplastic:

I'd like to see him sworn in on the constitution. Then I want him to read it, and swear to follow it! Of course that will never happen.

This is why I believe Obama is a Muslim and since I use this to show he is a muslim then he must be pretending to be Christian. I wrote to Usama Dak Dok, a Muslim expert about where it says they will pretend because I am not sure I can find it on my own and he will know right away where it is. So I will get back to you on that.

A child's religion in Islam must follow the religion of his father. There is no such a thing in Islam (of freedom of religion.) If a Muslim chooses to leave Islam, he or she must be put to death. As it is written in Quran 6 :151 (…And do not kill the soul which Allah forbids except with a just cause…) and the Hadith in Bukhari, volume 9, #17 Mohammed said, (The blood of a Muslim cannot be shed except in three cases for murder, adultery, and the one who becomes an Apostate (leaves) from Islam ) This is what we call (honor killing.") Therefore, Obama, like it or not, is a Muslim. If he prayers or fasts during Ramadan or visits Mecca, he is a Muslim. - Usama Dak Dok.

Quoting sweet-a-kins:

I would, I would like to know where you are reading all these lies

Quoting littlemoments99:

Not if he is Islamic. He would be being a good muslim. Muhammed taught that if you are a minority you should try and blend in even if that means pretending to be a different religion. Once you are the majority then you can take over with Sharia law. It's very deceitful. I will have to find where it says that. I am sure you will want the source.

Quoting sweet-a-kins:

Quoting littlemoments99:

I don't think Obama cares one diddly doo dah about swearing on the Bible.

What, specifically makes you think that?

He is a muslim.

No he isn't, and there would be no reason to hide now...he has been elected and re-elected...the christian bully bigots could do nothing about it ..

He has the first part of the muslim statement you have to say to become a muslim on his wedding ring.

??? Please link this source...

If he had to swear on the Quran maybe it would be a bigger deal to him.

For the record if he were a Muslim, he's a very bad one...baptizing in children in a christian church, marrying in a christian church....

Reagan was a true American. Maybe he had some problems in his presidency but he truly loved this country and you could see it. I don't see any love for this country when I look at Obama.

Quoting sweet-a-kins:

So first you say he's never read it and now he learned it to find weak spots...

Reagan was the actor, Not Obama.

He knows plenty, he's had an impressive resume' before beoming the leader of the free world.

Please show in what way he is not a "nice person"

Quoting littlemoments99:

Yeah....and he's an actor. He knows nothing. Even if he did learn it, I wouldn't be surprised if he learned it to find the weak spots so he could change it. He's not a nice person.

Quoting sweet-a-kins:

He isn't trying to change the 2nd amendment - Please link the source for this lie

and um, yea..I think he knows all about the Constitution

In 1991, Obama accepted a two-year position as Visiting Law and Government Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School to work on his first book.He then taught at the University of Chicago Law School for twelve years—as a Lecturer from 1992 to 1996, and as a Senior Lecturer from 1996 to 2004—teaching constitutional law.

If he ever read the constitution (which I doubt) he certainly doesn't believe in it or follow it. Otherwise he would not be trying to change the second amendment by executive order (which doesn't work by the way)

He doesn't care about our rights and doesn't want us to have any. I think he wants to be our king, not our president.

Quoting sweet-a-kins:

That's what he has been doing

Quoting paperorplastic:

I'd like to see him sworn in on the constitution. Then I want him to read it, and swear to follow it! Of course that will never happen.

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